Lamar County AlArchives News.....THE VERNON COURIER January 20, 1888 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Veneta McKinney http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00016.html#0003775 August 12, 2010, 8:53 pm Microfilm From AL Dept Of Archives And History January 20, 1888 Microfilm Ref Call #371 Microfilm Order #M1992.4966 from The Alabama Department of Archives and History THE VERNON COURIER ALEX A. WALL, Editor and Publisher VERNON, LAMAR CO, ALA. FRIDAY, January 20, 1888 Vol. II, No. 33 PAGE 1 THE COURIER ONE DOLLAR A YEAR Montgomery, Ala. Jan 3 – The State leased the convicts to the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company today. Price first, $18.50; second, $13.50, third, $9; those not worked in mines $11; average price $13.25. The contract is for ten years. LONG IN THE HARNESS Marion Standard: Last Tuesday Col. John G. Harvey completed his forty-fourth year as editor of the Greensboro Beacon. No man has ever filled such a long public career with a more spotless record that Col. Harvey has done as editor of the Beacon. He is a gentleman of the old school who is worthy of emulation by all the younger members of the press. REDUCING THE SURPLUS – Washington, Jan. 11 A PILFERING P. M. Montgomery, Jan 5 – James T. Griffin, acting postmaster at Garland, Ala was arrested Wednesday, charged by Post office Inspector Boothe with stealing letters. He waived examination before Commissioner Barber, and gave a bond of $1,000. He is 59 years old and has been under suspicion for several months, on account of complaints which led to an investigation and the use of catch letters, by which conclusive evidence against him was obtained. UNDER THE LONE STAR Austin, Texas Jan 11 – Preliminary preparations are in progress for a grand military and civic celebration in this city on the occasion of the dedication of the new State House, now nearing completion. An effort will be made through the Texas Congressional delegation to secure the attendance of the President and Mrs. Cleveland to meet President Diaz and his wife, and to commemorate the occasion with a grand peace festival. BANKHEAD’S BILL POISONED – Selma, Jan 11 IN THE TOILS – Knoxville, Jan 10 AFFRAY AT ANNISTON AFTER MANY YEARS Columbus, Miss., Jan 10 – Nine years ago suit was instituted in the name of the United States Government, upon affidavits of Titus and Peace, against Harrison Johnston, of Columbus, Miss, who was agent for collecting captured and abandoned property, constituting mostly of cotton, notwithstanding he received a letter from secretary McCullough complimenting him up on the faithful performance of his duty. This iniquitous persecution has, in turn, been before a jury, special referee and finally the Supreme Court, all of which decided in favor of Mr. Johnston. Nearly $2,000,000 was involved, and the triumphant vindication of a persecuted citizen has called forth numerous congratulatory telegrams from friends in all parts of the country. Justice Harian announced the Supreme Court decision Monday. PHELAN FOR EDUCATION READ THIS All those who have subscribed to the building oft eh Baptist Meeting House at Vernon, are requested to call on the undersigned and settle their subscriptions as early as practical, as the work is expected as the work is expected to begin shortly. Respect W. G. MIDDLETON, Treas. Building Committee Fertilizers. We have now on hand a superior article of Palmetto Acid Phosphate for composting, and will keep a good stock of the celebrated Sea Fowl Guano during the season. Give us a trial. J. J. SHERMAN & Co., Agts., Columbus, Miss. NON-RESIDENTS NOTICE The State of Alabama, Lamar County LOUIS BROWNLEE vs. MARTHA BROWNLEE In chancery, At Vernon 11 District, North Western Chancery Division In this cause, it is made to appear to the Register, by the affidavit of JOHN D. MCCLUSKEY, Solicitor for Complainant that the defendant, MARTHA BROWNLEE, is a Non-Resident of this state, and resides in Lowndes County Mississippi and her post office is Columbus Mississippi and further, that, in the belief of said affiant the defendant MARTHA BROWNLEE is over the age of twenty-one years. It is therefore ordered by the Register, that publication be made in the Vernon Courier a newspaper published in the town of Vernon once a week for four consecutive weeks, requiring her the said MARTHA BROWNLEE to plead, answer or demur to the bill of complaint, in this cause by the 20th day of February, a decree pro confesso may be taken against her the said MARHTA BROWNLEE, Done at office, in Vernon, this 14th day of January 1888. JAS. M. MORTON, Register SHERIFF’S SALE The State of Alabama, Lamar County. By virtue of a fi fa to me directed and issued out the office of the Circuit Clerk of said county in favor of JOHN D. MORGAN, surviving partner of J. M. MORGAN & Son, against G. W. METCALF. I will produce to sell on the 21st day of January 1888, at the Court House door in said county to the highest bidder, for cash, within legal hours of sale, the property of the said G. W. METCALF to satisfy said execution, to-wit 1 black mule, 1 sorrel mule, two yoke of oxen, and one two horse wagon. This Jan. 12th, 1888. S. F. PENNINGTON, Sheriff SHERIFF SALE By virtue of an execution directed to me, issued out of the Circuit Clerk’s office of Lamar County, Ala in favor of A. A. SUMMERS, against W. S. METCALF and GEO. W. METCALF I will proceed to sell within legal hours of sale on the 21st day of January 1888 at the Court House door in said county to the highest bidder for cash, the following property levied on as the property of defendants to satisfy said execution, to-wit – 1 black horse mule. This Jan. 6th, 88. S. F. PENNINGTON, Sheriff SHERIFF SALE By virtue of a fi fa to me directed and issued out of the office of the Circuit clerk of Lamar County in favor of BODINE MFG. CO. and against G. W. & W. R. METCALF. I will on the 21st day of January 1888 sell at the Court House door in said county to the highest bidder for cash at legal hours the following personal property levied on as the property of said G. W. & W. R. METCALF, and for satisfaction of said execution to-wit: one gray mule. This January 6th, 1888. S. F. PENNINGTON, Sheriff DR. R. L. BRADLEY, Dental Surgeon. Vernon, Alabama. Tenders his professional services to the citizens of Lamar and adjacent counties. All work neatly executed, and satisfaction guaranteed; but in no case will responsibility for breaks, warps or shrinkage be assured. Positively no work done on time, unless a satisfactory note be given. Grateful for the liberal patronage extended heretofore. Hope to merit a continuance of the same. FARMER’S WAREHOUSE We again offer our Warehouse for the Storage of Cotton for the season of 1887-88 and our facilities are unsurpassed by any other warehouse in this city for handling and storing cotton. Our camping house and stables are large and comfortable, for both man and beast – plenty of good water in yard for stock. We will give to our customers our personal attention, and see that no one goes away dissatisfied. We will have with us this season JOHN MARCHBANKS, of Lamar County at the stable; JAS. L. PETETE, of Pickens will be at the Shed; MART WOODS of Pickens will be the night watchman. Our Mr. FELIX GUNTER will have charge of the Cotton shed. All cotton shipped to us by river or railroad will receive our prompt and personal attention. No charge for drayage. Thanking you for your patronage and past favors. We hope by kind treatment to receive a continuance of same., J. G. SHULL & Co., Columbus, Miss. Sept 9, 1887 City Shaving and Hair Dressing Parlors. TITUS GILMER, Proprietor. The best Hair oil, Bay Run, and Tonic always s on hand. Razors put in order. Hot, cold and shower baths at all hours. Under Gilmer Hotel., Columbus, Miss. G. W. RUSH J. W. CLEARMAN New Cash Store. G. W. RUSH & CO., Vernon Alabama. We take the liberty of enlightening the World and the community particularly with the information that our full stock of dry goods, and groceries, boots, and shoes, hats and caps, hardware, cutlery pocket knives, Queens ware, etc. A superb and well selected lot of notions. Which is offered at bottom prices for cash or produce. Look! Look! The Train is coming. Get ready for a ride but before starting call and let G. C. BURNS sell you a nice bill of groceries at rock bottom figures. West side Court square. MAX NATHAN, for MIRLOR BUSECK Dealer in Wines, liquors, cigars, and tobacco. Capt. ECKFORD’S Old Stand, No. 63, Main Street, Columbus, Miss. Established 1867. Cash Store. A. A. SUMMERS S. F. PENNINGTON SUMMERS & PENNINGTON’S , Special announcement for Fall and Winter. The best selected stock of general merchandise ever brought to Vernon. Now on exhibition fine clothing and dress goods at giving away prices, hosiery and furnishing goods at astonishingly low prices. A fine line of notions in abundance at a great discount. No lady can afford to buy elsewhere before seeing my goods and prices. Bargains in shoes, boots, and hats, never heard of before in Vernon. A full line of medicines, hardware, and goods of general utility. Call and see the attraction for yourself. A full line of groceries constantly in store. W. G. RICHARDS & Son – Dealers in general merchandise and country produce. Fernbank, Alabama. Not in favor of two weeks court, but selling goods low for cash. Headquarters for dry goods, notions, general merchandise, hats, caps, boots, shoes & clothing. Choice family groceries, including the best coffees, crockery, queensware, earthen and wooden ware, and a thousand and one “Nick Nack’s” which can not be enumerated always in stock. A car load of flour just received, which will be sold at a small margin above cost. We mean business, and I will sell any and all of our goods at rock-bottom prices. Columbus prices paid for cotton, hides, chickens, eggs, and all country produce. Please ask for what you want, we like to show our goods. Spring and Summer Goods. F. OGDEN & Son. Cansler, Alabama. Dry goods, boots, and shoes. Dress goods, prints, notions, etc. Also keep constantly on hand, flour, meat, sugar, and coffee all of which will be sold as cheap as the cheapest. A fine line of snuff and tobacco and in fact everything usually kept in a first-class dry goods store. Give us a call and be convinced that we mean what we say. We wish to call especial attention to our wool carder which is now in first-class repair. We have with us Mr. W. T. TROTTER, an experienced hand in carding, and who will take pleasure in giving prompt attention to all wool brought to our carder. F. OGDEN & Son. Cansler, Ala. COLUMBUS MARBLE WORKS. Monuments and Headstones of every description furnished to order with the best of stock. I invite orders for anything in my line from all parts of the country. Don’t be deceived before calling at my yard, for seeing is satisfaction. Everything warranted. LIST OF PRICES OF PLAIN HEADSTONES LENGTH WIDTH THICKNESS 3 ft. 0 in. x 1 ft 0 in x 2 in $12 3 ft 6 in. x 1 ft 2 in x 2 in $15 4 ft. 0 in. x 1 ft. 4 in x 2 in $20 5 ft 0 in. x 1 ft 6 in x 2 in $25 All work done on short notice. Material and work warranted the best. Correspondence solicited. W. H. NEWLON, Columbus, Miss. Miss TILLIE H. BAILEY, Columbus, Mississippi Fashionable Millinery. Hats and bonnets trimmed to order. Hats, bonnets, plumes, ribbons, feathers, and flowers of latest styles always on hand. No shop worn-goods sold. I have also a large stock of Hair goods for sale cheap. Also Sole Agent for Mme. Williamson’s Corsets. Everybody invited to call and examine goods before purchasing elsewhere. Place of business-dwelling between Morgan, Robertson, & Co. and Dowing Boarding House on Market Street. PAGE 2 THE VERNON COURIER Published Every Friday Vernon, Alabama WHO IS YOUR FRIEND? NATHAN’S REVENGE – Why He Thought Himself of “No County” and a Coward LIFE IN LITHUANIA – Quaint Marriage Customs Obtaining among its Sturdy Peasantry THE BLOODY SHIRT – Return of the old and most reliable friend of the G. O. P. DEMOCRATIC TRIUMPH PEACE AND PLENTY PAGE 3 --- AND IRONING LOGIC AND FEELINGS Small jokes and advertisements PAGE 4 THE VERNON COURIER Published Every Friday Vernon, Alabama ANNOUNCEMENTS I announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff at the election to be held the first Monday in August 1888, subject to the will of the people of Lamar County. LEE S. METCALF I announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff at the election to be held the first Monday in August 1888, subject to the will of the people of Lamar County. T. M. WOODS I announce myself a candidate for the office of County Superintendent of Education at the election to be held the first Monday in August 188, in the county of Lamar. B. H. WILKERSON FOR SALE A fine mare, seven years old. W. A. YOUNG NOTICE All persons indebted to the undersigned can save cost and trouble by going to Judge YOUNG and W. G. MIDDLETON and paying off their indebtedness. Respect E. W. BROCK Candidates must give us the cash with their announcement otherwise it will not appear. Col. T. B. NESMITH returned Wednesday from Hamilton. Mr. ALLEN JORDAN of Columbus was in town this week. English sparrows have appeared in town. Any one wishing to buy a good heating stove will do well to call at this office. Rev. J. N. GLOVER, of Fayette County died on the 11th inst. Rev. W. C. WOODS will on each 3rd Saturday and Sunday in every month preach in town. Dr. W. L. MORTON continues in the belief that Vernon will have a railroad in the near future. Boy’s boots at cost – men’s boots and dress shoes at bargains. – G. W. RUSH & Co. BIRT PORTER, a prominent attorney of Birmingham was in town the first of the week. Rev. T. W. SPRINGFIELD on Wednesday last at 4 o’clock married Mr. J. E. MCCLAIN to Miss I. J. MORTON, at the residence of the bride’s parents. Put your letters in the post office early in the afternoon, as the mail is carried out at night in order that the mail rider may have more time to make the trip. Mr. TOM CASH and Miss ADELINE MORTON were married last Sunday by Judge YOUNG, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. MILTON MORTON. Married on the 15th inst. at Millport, at the residence of the bride’s brother- in-law, Mr. LOCK MORTON, Mr. A. H. SANDERS to Miss MINNIE L. GIBSON. Esq. W. B. ATKINS performed the ceremony. Friday of last week at 11 o’clock a.m. the kitchen of Mr. HUGH PENNINGTON was discovered to be on fire. All the citizens in reach of the place was soon at work turning on water and tearing off shingles, and again what would have been a disastrous fire was soon extinguished. This makes the fourth fire that has occurred in town within the last thirty days. LAST CALL - Those for whom I have worked for must call at my shop and settle, otherwise I will not let my mechanics lien expire. – JOHN W. MORTON Prof. WILKERSON, as will be seen in another place of this issue is a candidate for re-election to the office of Co. Supt. of Education. The Prof. has filled the office with correctness and satisfaction to the law; and if he is elected again will continue to perform the duties pertaining to the office right and with care. For an elegant all wool bed blanket call of G. W. RUSH & Co. They have two that they are anxious to sell at a small margin above cost. Mrs. MACE and son ETHEL came very being drowned last Friday while attempting to cross Howard’s Creek which was very high. They were returning from Columbus. NOTICE – One fine cow and calf for sale. Price $20 cash. G. W. RUSH & Co. Rev. T. W. SPRINGFIELD last Thursday night married A. STANLEY to Miss R. AUSTIN, at the residence of the bride’s parents. NOTICE Is hereby given that by virtue of three several executions, one in favor of BLANTON, WATSON & Co. for $200.00, and the 2nd if favor of F. WOOSTER & Co., for $233.00 and the other in favor of Liebeman & Kaffman for $98.34 and all against HUGHEY M. MARTEN, and all issued out of the City Court of Birmingham, and by me levied on the lands herein described on the 4th day of January 1888. I will proceed to sell to the highest bidder for cash, before the door of the Court House of Lamar County, Ala., on Monday the 13th day of February 1888, the following lands as property of said deft. Lying in Lamar County, Ala., viz: NE ¼ of NE ¼, Sec 26; and N ½ of NW ¼; 10 acres off the NW ¼ of NE ¼ ; SE ¼ of NE ¼ ; N ¼ of SE ¼; SE ¼ of SE ¼ Sec 25; and N ¼ of NE ¼ that lies west of the Luxapalila River; and one acre to include the spring on the east side of the SE ¼ of NE ¼ Sec 36, all in T16 R14 West; also S ½ of NW ¼ of NW ¼ Sec 25 and NE of NE ¼ of Sec 26 T 16 Range 15. S. F. PENNINGTON, Sheriff. MCGUIRE & COLLIER, Atty R. L. BRADLEY, Vernon, Alabama keeps constantly on hand a full stock of Music books of all kinds. Backboards, ruled music paper, music stands, tuning forks, pitch pipes and other musical merchandise. Will fill orders at wholesale prices. Musical Journals ordered at club or other rates. Also a full line of school books, slates, pencils, chalk, steel pens, blank books, writing paper of all kind. Envelopes, etc. Prices as low as can be given on first-class goods. Will exchange new books for old books. Will buy and sell old books. HUGH PENNINGTON’S Livery and Feed Stable. Centrally located within 50 yards of the Court House. Vernon, Ala. My Price for feeding and taking care of horses shall be as cheap as the cheapest. The public generally is invited to five me a call. Respectfully, HUGH PENNINGTON. See the American No. 7 (picture of Sewing Machine) before buying easily understood. Prices to suit everyone. Send for price list. BUENA VISTA NORMAL COLLEGE – Buena Vista, Mississippi – Some Advantages – Short-hand, type-writing, telegraphy, music, art, elocution, and a fine library. Remarks: Expenses per month, for board and tuition $10.00. Thirteen courses of study and nine teachers. Six states represented, besides twenty-two counties in Miss. Enrollment is 271. Ladies board with one of the Principals, gentlemen, with W. J. Parker. Next session opens August 30th, 1887. For a new catalogue, Address: J. S. DICKEY, A. B. Buena Vista, Miss. Chickasaw County. Mention this paper. VERNON HIGH SCHOOL – Vernon Alabama An English classical and mathematical Academy for the education of both sexes. Instrumental and vocal music a specialty. W. K. BROWN, L. I. Principal. B. H. WILKERSON, Assistant Teacher. Mrs. S. J. SHIELDS, Music Teacher. The scholastic year is divided into two sessions – the Fall and the Spring. The Spring Session opens Monday January 2nd 1888 and will continue six scholastic months. A systematic Course of Study has been arranged, and students on entering will be examined and classed with reference to what they know, afterwards thoroughness alone will secure promotion to higher studies in the course. Much attention will be given to the government and discipline of the school and this as well as the methods of instruction will be in every way up with the times. MUSIC. This important department will be ably presided over by Mrs. S. J. SHIELDS, who is a teacher possessing every ability natural and acquired, and of successful experience. Those who place their daughters here may safely expect their advancement to be commensurate with that of those in the best schools of the county. Thorough Base will be taught free of charge. Mrs. Shields will also instruct the entire school will be drilled daily in Penmanship, Dictation, Vocal music, and Calisthenics. This school offers great inducements to those who wish to secure a thorough and practical education. No place can offer better advantages for establish and maintaining a good permanent school than Vernon. The refinement and culture of the society and the healthfulness of the locality makes this a place well suited for educating the young. Expenses are as low as any first class school can offer. TUITION Primary Per month $1.50 Intermediate Per month 2.00 Common School Studies 2.50 Languages 3.00 Higher mathematics sciences &c 3.50 Music 3.00 Contingent Fee Per Term .50 Board $7.00 per moth. For further particulars, address the Principal at Vernon, Ala. FERN BANK HIGH SCHOOL – The Premium School of Lamar. Enrollment last session 112. The 6th Session will open October 24, 1887, and continue 9 scholastic months. J. R. GUIN, Principal. Miss JALA GUIN, 1st Assistant. This school is in a very prosperous condition. The Faculty is able and fully up with the latest and best methods of instruction. the school is carefully graded and no pupil is permitted to advance until thoroughly prepared. Special inducements given to boarding pupils. Every effort will be made to improve those entrusted to our care, both morally and intellectually. The resent faculty having been elected unanimously for three years feel somewhat flattered; and feel safe in guaranteeing perfect satisfaction to all. We especially invite young men and young ladies who intend teaching to give us a trial. We know of no town offering better inducements to educate the young than Fern bank. The people are social and refined. The locality is remarkably healthy. The school room has been enlarged and is well fitted up in way of charts, maps, globes, etc. Expenses are lower than any other first class school can offer. Tuition: Primary per month $1.25 Intermediate per month $1.50 Common School $2.00 High school $2.50 Incidental fee per quarter 20c. Board $7.00 per month. Two lessons in Vocal Music per day free to the entire school. For full particulars address the Principal at Fern Bank, Alabama. IMPORTANT NOTICE Owing to the continued ill health of our Mr. TOPP, it becomes necessary for him to retire from the present business, and in order for the speedy closing of the same, we will from this date sell all desirable goods at Greatly Reduced prices, and all unseasonable goods at a sacrifice. This notice closes all old accounts and prohibits the opening of new ones. Country merchants and others desiring clothing, hats, shirts, underwear, &c., &c will do well to see our stock before buying elsewhere. Remember this means Cash on the Counter. BUTLER & TOPP Columbus, Miss. November 1, 1887. Ad for books Clothing! Clothing! At A. COBB & Son Dealer in General Merchandise. Ladies best fitting (picture of a corset) always in store, and at prices to suit the ladies. Our summer stock is complete – consisting of ladies fine dress goods, ladies shoes, men’s shoes, boots, hats, etc. Our stock of clothing of the best quality, which we are offering at a small margin above cost. We are selling cheap. We mean what we say. Don’t fail to call when you are in town. We have a lot of Iron Foot plows which we will sell very low (picture of iron foot plow). Very Respectfully. A. COBB & Son Ho! (picture of canteen) Every one that Thirst food and lodging for man, and provender for horses can be had to live and let live prices at the WIMBERLEY House, Vernon, Ala. L. M. WIMBERLY, Proprietor Gilmer Hotel. Columbus, Miss. This establishment has changed hands and will be thoroughly overhauled and refurnished and first-class accommodations guaranteed and charges will be moderate. A. W. KING, Proprietor ABRAM I. HUMPHRIES. Attorney at Law. Columbus, Miss. Special attention to collection of claims SAM’L M. MEEK, WM. C. MEEK - S. M. & W. C. MEEK, Attorneys and Counselors at law. Office on Military Street, (Opposite Court House), Columbus, Miss. Will practice in the Courts of Lamar County, Alabama J. D. MCCLUSKEY – Attorney-at-law and Solicitor in Chancery Vernon, Ala. will practice in the Circuit Courts of Lamar, Marion, Fayette, and Walker. The Federal Court and Supreme Court of Ala. Special attention given to collection of claims. NESMITH & SANFORD, Attorneys-at-law will practice in all the Courts of Lamar, Fayette, and adjoining counties. THOS. B. NESMITH, Vernon, Ala. J. B. SANFORD, Fayette, C. H., Ala. S. J. SHIELDS – Attorney-at-law and Solicitor in Chancery. Vernon, Alabama. Will practice in the Courts of Lamar and the counties of the District. Special attention given to collection of claims. VERNON CIRCUIT, FAYETTE C. H. DISTRICT, M. E. CHURCH SOUTH APPOINTMENTS Vernon, 4th Sunday 11 am and 7 ½ pm. Springfield Chap. 11 am, 1st Sunday, Moscow 3 ½ pm 1st Sunday. Lebanon 11 am 2nd Sunday. Newman Chap. 3 ½ pm 2nd Sunday. New Hope 11 am 3rd Sunday. Mt. Nebo 3 pm G. L. HEWITT, Pastor VERNON LODGE, NO. 45 IOOF Meet at 8 pm the 2nd and 4th Saturdays in each month. J. D. MCCLUSKEY, N. G. M. W. MORTON, Sec. VERNON LODGE, no. 389 A. F. and A. M. Regular Communications 8 pm 1st Saturday in each month. T. W. SPRINGFIELD, W. M. M. W. MORTON, Sec. LAMAR DIRECTORY W. A. YOUNG Judge of Probate R. E. BRADLEY Circuit Clerk S. F. PENNINGTON Sheriff L. M. WIMBERLEY Treasurer D. J. LACY Tax Collector W. Y. ALLEN Tax Assessor JAMES M. MORTON, Reg in Chancery B. H. WILKERSON Co. Supt of Ed. R. L. BRADLEY Representative ALEXANDER COLLINS Coroner N. L. TRUELL County Surveyor COMMISSIONERS R. W. YOUNG SAMUEL LOGGAINS W. M. MOLLOY ALBERT WILSON M. B. PITTS Aberdeen, Mississippi Cheapest grocery house in the city. Staple and Fancy groceries. Bargains for cash every day. J. R. BANKHEAD, of Cansler, Lamar County, is with this firm, and respectfully requests his friends to visit him when in the city. He will sell goods very low. REGISTER’S SALE The State of Alabama, Lamar County, J. M. COONS, AND M. Y. COONS, Complainants Vs J. J. HEMPHILL and N. R. HEMPHILL, Defendants By virtue of a decree rendered at the Fall Term 1887 of the Chancery Court at Vernon on the 11th District Northwestern Chancery Division of said state. In the above entitled cause I shall proceed to sell at public outcry before the Court House door in the town of Vernon in Lamar County on third Monday in February 1888. It being the 26th day of said month, between the legal hours of sale, for cash, the following described real estate situated in Lamar county to- wit; E ½ of SW ¼, NW ½ of SW ¼ of SE ¼ (20 acres) by a line from NE corner to the SW corner of said SW ½ of SE ¼ and SW ½ of NW ¼ of SE ¼ (20 acres) by a line from the NW corner to the SE corner of said NW ¼ of SE ¼, all in Sec 31 T 17 R 14 and SW ¼ of SW ¼ Sec 31 T 17 R 14. JAS. M. MORTON, Register of Chancery This the 12th day of January ‘88 Winchester Repeating Arms Co. 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